The new Guide to Financing EnergySmart Schools
The new Guide to Financing EnergySmart Schools (PDF 1.4 MB) Download Adobe Reader provides guidance on the process of financing energy-efficient school renovations, retrofits, or new construction and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of financing mechanisms. Written for school administrators and school board members, the Guide describes:
- Principles of financing high-performance schools (such as determining project objectives, performing life cycle cost analysis, and selecting a cost-benefit analysis method)
- Making a business case for high-performance schools
- Non-energy benefits of energy-efficient schools
- Internal financing
- Debt financing
- Leasing arrangements
- Energy savings performance contracts
- Financing information resources